24 drivers from 14 countries ready to gather in Tokyo
The FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup has announced the entrants and partners for the inaugural event to be held on September 30th to October 1st at Daiba, Tokyo, Japan. An impressive 24 drivers from no fewer than 14 different countries will compete to be crowned the first winner of an FIA-sanctioned international drifting event. The list includes some of the top drivers from around the world, including several champions from national and regional drifting series.
2017 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Entry List
Car No Nationality Driver's Name Team Machine Achievments
02 Brasil Joao Barion Super Drift Brasil CHASER 2nd place Super Drift Brazil 2017
03 China Zhang Shao Hua Nichiei Racing with GOODRIDE SILVIA S15 Champion of China Drift Championship 2013
04 Chinese Taipei Feng Jen Chih Nichiei Racing with GOODRIDE SILVIA S15 Champion of China Drift Championship 2011
05 France Sébastien Mesili XCARGOT DRIFT TEAM GENESIS COUPE 1st place Korean Automobile Racing Association IDC selection
06 Hong Kong Charles NG Team Maxxoil Racing 180 SX 3rd Place China Drift Championship 2013
07 Iran Shahab Pishanidar MAFIRI BMW E46 Champion of Drift in Iran 2014-2016
08 Italy Guidetti Riccardo GUIDETTI RICCARDO BMW M3 Champion of King of Italy Drift Verona Race 2016
09 Manuel Vacca VACCA MANUEL BMW M3 2nd Place King of Italy Drift Verona Race 2017
10 Japan Hideyuki Fujino WISTERIA TOYO TIRES 180 SX 1st Place of D1GP 2017
11 Masato Kawabata TOYO TIRES GLION TRUST RACING GT-R Champion of D1GP 2007、2013、2015
12 Daigo Sato WANLI Fat Five Racing GT-R Champion of D1GP 2008、2016
13 Masashi Yokoi D-MAX SILVIA S15 2nd Place of D1GP 2017
14 Korea Kim In Sung RC automotive Team GENESIS COUPE 2nd place Korean Automobile Racing Association IDC selection
15 Kim Dong Wook TEAM Vitesse x DRF GENESIS COUPE 3rd place Korean Automobile Racing Association IDC selection
16 Lithuania Aurimas Bakchis Bakchis Motorsports GENESIS COUPE Formula D 2014 4th place、 2015 5th place、2016 4th place
17 Malaysia Muhammad Zaiham Hamdan Exquisite Motorsports Club ＡＬＴＥＺＺＡ Champion of King of Asia 2016
18 Tengku Djan Ley Team Maxxoil Racing 180 SX 2nd Place King of Asia 2017
19 Russia Georgy Chivchyan Forwardauto toyo tires SILVIA S15 Champion of Russian Drift Series 2015
20 Arkady Tsaregratsev FAIL CREW R34 Champion of Russian Drift Series 2013、2014、2016
21 Thailand Auttapon Prakopkong Nichiei Racing with PTT Goodride Thailand SILVIA S15 3rd Place D1GP Thailand 2012、2014
22 Chanatpon Kerdpiam Team Archilles Radial ALTEZZA Champion of King Nation Thailna d 2016
23 Daychapon Toyingcharoen Team TOYO TIRE DRIFT DOLUCK 86 3rd Place D1GP China SOLO 2016
24 USA Michael Essa Essa Autosport BMW E46 Champion of Formula D 2013
25 Matt Field Drift Cave Motorsports SILVIA S15 1st Place Formula D Irwindale 2016
Partners
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.
JAPAN SUN OIL COMPANY, LTD.
Hikari Home INC.
MONSTER ENERGY JAPAN
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
Wanli Tire Corporation Limited
For more information, visit the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup official website.
- About Drifting and the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup
Drifting began on the Japanese mountain passes (Toge) in the 1980s and now captivates young people all around the world. In 2017, the FIA set unified world regulations for drifting, and announced the discipline’s first international competition, the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup. It will be held on September 30th and October 1st at Daiba, Tokyo, Japan.
The first FIA Drifting in history will not only be limited to its fans. Anyone from young children to adults can enjoy the entertainment and excitement of this unique experience.
Event Details
Title：FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup
Date：(Sat) September 30th 2017 & (Sun) October 1st 2017
Place：Special course, Daiba Tokyo
Content：World’s first FIA authorized drifting world competition.
